Name: Yakisoba Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (preferably Japanese Bulldog brand); 2 tablespoons ketchup (or use chili-garlic sauce or sriracha for a spicy twist); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar)

This homemade yakisoba sauce is the perfect blend of savory and sweet and will elevate your Japanese stir fried noodles, easy to make with only 5 ingredients!

Yakisoba Sauce Recipe

Are you a fan of Japanese Yakisoba Noodles? We certainly are. There is something incredibly special about fried noodles tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with loads of stir fried veggies.

No wonder it's such a popular Japanese street food.

It's so comforting to sit down after a long day with a big bowl of noodles. And, they're just so darned easy to make, on the table in 10 minutes once you've done your prep work.

I'm here today to save you a bit of that prep work with this recipe - Homemade Yakisoba Sauce.

You can make your own yakisoba sauce at home ahead of time with only 5 ingredients.

You may be able to buy Yakisoba sauce and other Japanese sauces from Asian grocery stores, but there is something so much better about it when making it at home, especially because you can customize it to your own preferences.

Let's talk about how to make yakisoba sauce, shall we?

Yakisoba Sauce Ingredients

You only need 5 ingredients to make Yakisoba Sauce:

Worcestershire Sauce. Preferably Japanese Bulldog brand.
Ketchup. Or use chili-garlic sauce or sriracha for a spicy twist.
Soy Sauce.
Oyster Sauce.
Honey. Or use sugar.

The full ingredients list with measurements is listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to Make Yakisoba Sauce - the Recipe Method

Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
Use to make yakisoba noodles as desired, or store until ready to use.

Boom! Done! Your yakisoba sauce is ready to go! Easy enough to make, isn't it? Now you can whip up your favorite yakisoba noodles anytime you're ready.

Mike pouring Yakisoba Sauce over yakisoba noodles in a pan

This is enough to make 3-4 servings of yakisoba noodles, though it scales very easily.

Recipe Tips & Notes

The Japanese Bulldog brand of Worcestershire sauce is ideal for this recipe, as it is made from more traditional Japanese ingredients, like pureed fruits and vegetables, instead of fermented anchovies, like the British version. You can use the British version if needed, and it will still be very good.
There are many ways to vary up your sauce. I like doubanjiang, which is a Chinese chili-bean paste. Sriracha is great, or add in some of your favorite hot sauce. Feel free to try it with Sambal Oelek or gochujang, which is a Korean chili paste, or Harissa for some heat factor.
You can use this sauce in other dishes, like stir fried rice, ramen noodles or other noodle dishes, a twist on chow mein, even seasoning up grilled or steam vegetables.

Storage & Making it Ahead

Homemade yakisoba sauce will last up 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can easily make a large batch ahead of time and use it several times in the following weeks.

You can also freeze it for 6 months.

I make large batches of it and keep it in the fridge for stir frying noodles, but I also use it to mix into other stir fry dishes, salad dressings, and anything else I believe can use a nice burst of flavor.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my homemade yakisoba sauce recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!

Cookbook Recommendation

If you love Japanese cuisine, check out the following cookbook. I'm learning a lot from it and used it to adapt this recipe. Great book!

Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond, by Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat (affiliate link, my friends!)

Product Recommendation

Bull-Dog Brand Worcestershire Sauce (Amazon affiliate link, my friends)

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Yakisoba noodles in a bowl with yakisoba sauce on the side

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Yakisoba Sauce Recipe

Homemade yakisoba sauce is the perfect blend of savory and sweet to elevate your Japanese fried noodles, easy to make with only 5 ingredients!

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Course: Main Course, sauce

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: honey, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Calories: 26kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Servings:

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce preferably Japanese Bulldog brand
2 tablespoons ketchup or use chili-garlic sauce or sriracha for a spicy twist
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Instructions

Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
Use to make yakisoba noodles as desired, or store until ready to use.

Notes

Good for 3-4 servings of stir fried noodles. Scales very easily.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 26kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 1g Fat: 0.04g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 589mg Potassium: 121mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 45IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 14mg Iron: 1mg

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Yakisoba Sauce

Yakisoba Sauce Recipe

Yakisoba Sauce Ingredients

How to Make Yakisoba Sauce - the Recipe Method

Recipe Tips & Notes

Storage & Making it Ahead

Cookbook Recommendation

Product Recommendation

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